DOCSLIB.ORG

Middleton Place National Historic Landmark

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Middleton Place National Historic Landmark MIDDLETON PLACE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK Weddings Welcome... to Middleton Place National Historic Landmark, a carefully preserved 18th century plantation and America’s oldest formal landscaped gardens. Live oaks draped in swags of Spanish moss, the house museum built in 1755 and a beautiful landscape with sculpted terraces and blooming color, combine to provide a setting of unmatched elegance and charm. Enhanced by the French inspired formal surroundings, your wedding at Middleton Place will be enriched with warmth, elegance, and attention to every detail. The stunning outdoor venues overlooking the Ashley River and rice fields provide ideal ceremony locations. Whether you are planning an intimate, gathering or grand affair, the staff will assist you in selecting a location tailored to your specific needs. Chef Chris Lukic and his banquet team at the Middleton Place Restaurant take great pride in creating delicious menus that utilize the freshest local ingredients, staying true to Charleston’s culinary heritage. Two-time Platinum Partners in the Sustainable Seafood Initiative, the Middleton Place Chefs also enjoy preparing produce from the on-site certified organic farm. Whether you are planning a wedding weekend filled with a rehearsal dinner Oyster Roast in the plantation Stableyards, a bridal luncheon in the gardens, a family dinner in the Cypress Room, or an elegant wedding reception in the Pavilion, Middleton Place can provide a memorable plantation experience. MIDDLETON PLACE Special Group Services 4300 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414 | (843) 377-0548 | [email protected] 10 8 9 7 1 2 5 6 4 3 Venues 1 Secret Gardens Consisting of two hidden garden rooms, the larger of the two is embellished with four marble statues representing the four seasons. Permanent tent anchors installed by the Skyline Tent Company allow for the installation of a full reception tent. Alternatively, enjoy a Spring cocktail hour surrounded by Azaleas, Dogwoods, and embellished by a Chinese Fringe Tree. 2 Inner Gardens A perfect location for cocktail hour surrounded by pathways encouraging your guests to explore and enjoy the natural beauty or visit the mute swans in the nearby Reflection Pool. The Inner gardens may also accommodate up to 32’ round tents on all four sides of the holly trees. 3 The Mount Garden This sunken garden overlooking the Azalea Pond is a serene location nestled next to the wood nymph statue and is a wonderful location for garden party bridal luncheons or intimate tented receptions of up to 60 guests. 4 Middleton Oak The grand Middleton Oak in the Sundial Garden is estimated to be over 900 years old. With the historic flooded rice fields, Ashley River, and marshes in the background, the majestic live oak contrasts beautifully with the manicured gardens. 5 Octagonal Garden Adjacent to the Middleton Oak, the sunken Octagonal Garden is adorned with carefully manicured Japanese boxwoods, and a central marble birdbath. Ceremonies frequently take place underneath the spreading branches of the northern live oak tree or you may prefer to be married in the center of the garden surrounded by your family and friends. The Octagonal Garden is also an ideal location for cocktail hour. 6 Parterre The premier location that forms the centerpiece of Henry Middleton’s formal gardens, the Parterre overlooks the terraces that roll down to the iconic Butterfly Lakes and the majestic Ashley River beyond. Framed by Garden walks, the wedding party takes its place between two classical marble urns at the apex of the site. Or, consider the expansive lawn as a setting for a cocktail hour prior to your ceremony. 7 Crane Pool Overlooking the Mill Pond, Spring House, and half-moon bridge, guests enjoy over 30,000 azaleas planted on the Azalea Hillside. Summer and Fall guests are sheltered by the majestic live oak trees draped with Spanish moss and cooled by the soft breeze. The Crane Pool can accommodate up to 200 guests for ceremonies or cocktail hour. 8 Plantation Stableyards A unique location with a more casual atmosphere, the brick barn and outbuildings are home to heritage breeds, craftsmen workshops, and a flock of peacocks and guinea hens. Enjoy a casual rehearsal dinner or cocktail hour as your guests visit the water buffalo, guinea hogs, sheep, goats, and a number of other working animals. 9 Cypress Room & Courtyard For private dinners, bridal luncheons, or rehearsal dinners, the Cypress Room located at the Middleton Place Restaurant provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for up to 32 guests. Begin the evening with hors d’oeuvres in the adjacent private courtyard overlooking the House Museum and Greensward followed by an intimate dinner inside. 10 The Pavilion The charming Pavilion boasts panoramic views of the Greensward and grand live oak trees. The versatility of the Pavilion allows for a variety of dining options with plenty of room for entertainment and dancing. Adjacent tents may be placed on the front lawn or over the northern patio with the permanent anchors. Plan a Wedding Weekend THE INN AT MIDDLETON PLACE In addition to breathtaking ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception locations at the National Historic Landmark, your guests may also enjoy relaxing accommodations at the adjacent 54 room Inn at Middleton Place. Plan the perfect Wedding Weekend: from a welcoming picnic, to a rehearsal dinner at the Lake House, kayaking the Ashley River, your guests have access to all the points of interest that make Middleton Place so fascinating. The Inn is also available for wedding ceremonies and receptions at a reduced rate. Ashley River Suite The Lake House Woodview Guest Room Please visit www.theinnatmiddletonplace.com for additional information..
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 36 Hours in Charleston
    36 Hours in Charleston Charleston is a popular destination for travelers; if your time in Charleston is limited these are the top locations to visit during your stay. Day 1 Magnolia Plantation and Gardens: Travel + Leisure Magazine rated Magnolia Plantation and Gardens as one of “America’s Most Beautiful Gardens.” Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family it is also America’s oldest public garden with opening its doors to visitors in 1870. The property is based on the romantic garden movement where the gardens are full, lush, and sometimes overgrown. (Tickets start at $20.00pp) www.magnoliaplantation.com Middleton Place: Where Magnolia is romantic Middleton Place is structured and largely landscaped and sculpted in fact its home to the oldest landscaped gardens in America. Its early days were tragic as it was burned just months before the ending of the Civil War and an earthquake in 1886 destroyed much of the main residence. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that the property could be restored. This is the only plantation with a full service restaurant serving lunch and dinner. (Tickets start at $29.00pp) www.middletonplace.org Mepkin Abbey: A little known gem is the Mepkin Abbey. It is home for Trappist Monks (think Trappist Preserves) who live according to the Rule of St. Benedict. The grounds and gardens are open for public viewing, but check their website before attending as there are visitor guidelines. Besure to visit the Abbey Store where you can find their popular dried and powdered oyster and shitake mushrooms. (Tours start at $5.00 pp) www.mepkinabbey.org Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens: If you still have the energy head over to Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens.
    [Show full text]
  • Middltrto}I Plactr a National Lfisturic Landrnark
    GnnonNs, Housn a PrnNreuoN STaBLEvARDS MIDDLtrTO}I PLACtr A National lfisturic Landrnark CHenrESToN, Sourn CenolrNA iddleton Place is one of South Carolina's most enduring icons - a proud survivor of the American Revolution, Civil War, changing fortunes and natural disasters. First granted in 7675, only five years after the first English colonists arrived in the Carolinas, this National Historic Landmark has history, drama, beauty and educational discoveries for everyone in the family. For over two and ahalf centuries, these graciously landscaped gardens have Azalea Hillside enchanted visitors from all over the world. Guests stroll through vast garden "rooms," laid out with precise symmetry and balance, to the climactic view over the Butterfly Lakes and the winding Ashley River beyond. Today, as they did then, the gardens represent the Low Country's most The Refection Pool spectacular and articulate expression of an 1Sth-century ideal - the triumphant maffrage between man and nature. Walk the same footpaths through these gardens as did pre- Revolutionary statesmen. Enjoy the same vistas that inspired four generations of the distinguished Middleton family from 1747 to 1865. Here lived The Wood Nymph, c. 1810 Henry Middleton, a President of the First Continental Congress; Arthur Middleton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; Henry Middleton, Governor of South Carolina and later Minister to Russia; and Williams Middleton, a signer of the Ordinance of Secession. DSCAPED GAN Tour the Middleton Enjoy dining at the Middleton Place Place House (77 55),bui1t Restaurantwhere an authentic Low as a gentlemar{s guest wing Country lunch is served daily and dinner beside the family residence.
    [Show full text]
  • The Difficult Plantation Past: Operational and Leadership Mechanisms and Their Impact on Racialized Narratives at Tourist Plantations
    THE DIFFICULT PLANTATION PAST: OPERATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP MECHANISMS AND THEIR IMPACT ON RACIALIZED NARRATIVES AT TOURIST PLANTATIONS by Jennifer Allison Harris A Dissertation SubmitteD in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public History Middle Tennessee State University May 2019 Dissertation Committee: Dr. Kathryn Sikes, Chair Dr. Mary Hoffschwelle Dr. C. Brendan Martin Dr. Carroll Van West To F. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I cannot begin to express my thanks to my dissertation committee chairperson, Dr. Kathryn Sikes. Without her encouragement and advice this project would not have been possible. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to my dissertation committee members Drs. Mary Hoffschwelle, Carroll Van West, and Brendan Martin. My very deepest gratitude extends to Dr. Martin and the Public History Program for graciously and generously funding my research site visits. I’m deeply indebted to the National Science Foundation project research team, Drs. Derek H. Alderman, Perry L. Carter, Stephen P. Hanna, David Butler, and Amy E. Potter. However, I owe special thanks to Dr. Butler who introduced me to the project data and offered ongoing mentorship through my research and writing process. I would also like to extend my deepest gratitude to Dr. Kimberly Douglass for her continued professional sponsorship and friendship. The completion of my dissertation would not have been possible without the loving support and nurturing of Frederick Kristopher Koehn, whose patience cannot be underestimated. I must also thank my MTSU colleagues Drs. Bob Beatty and Ginna Foster Cannon for their supportive insights. My friend Dr. Jody Hankins was also incredibly helpful and reassuring throughout the last five years, and I owe additional gratitude to the “Low Brow CrowD,” for stress relief and weekend distractions.
    [Show full text]
  • Initial Archeological Investigations at an Ashley River Rice Plantation Kenneth E
    University of South Carolina Scholar Commons Archaeology and Anthropology, South Carolina Research Manuscript Series Institute of 6-1979 Middleton Place: Initial Archeological Investigations at an Ashley River Rice Plantation Kenneth E. Lewis Donald L. Hardesty Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/archanth_books Part of the Anthropology Commons Recommended Citation Lewis, Kenneth E. and Hardesty, Donald L., "Middleton Place: Initial Archeological Investigations at an Ashley River Rice Plantation" (1979). Research Manuscript Series. 150. https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/archanth_books/150 This Book is brought to you by the Archaeology and Anthropology, South Carolina Institute of at Scholar Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Research Manuscript Series by an authorized administrator of Scholar Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Middleton Place: Initial Archeological Investigations at an Ashley River Rice Plantation Keywords Excavations, Middleton Place, Ashley River, Dorchester County, South Carolina, Archeology Disciplines Anthropology Publisher The outhS Carolina Institute of Archeology and Anthropology--University of South Carolina Comments In USC online Library catalog at: http://www.sc.edu/library/ This book is available at Scholar Commons: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/archanth_books/150 MIDDLETON PLACE: INITIAL ARCHEOLOGI'7AL INVESTIGATIONS AT AN ASHLEY RIVER RICE PLANTATION by Kenneth E. Lewis and Donald L. Hardesty Research Manuscript Series No. 148 Prepared by the INSTITUTE OF ARCHEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA June, 1979 • The University of South Carolina offers equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational activities, in accordance with Title IX, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other civil rights laws.
    [Show full text]
  • AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORIC PLACES in SOUTH CAROLINA ////////////////////////////// September 2015
    AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORIC PLACES IN SOUTH CAROLINA ////////////////////////////// September 2015 State Historic Preservation Office South Carolina Department of Archives and History should be encouraged. The National Register program his publication provides information on properties in South Carolina is administered by the State Historic in South Carolina that are listed in the National Preservation Office at the South Carolina Department of Register of Historic Places or have been Archives and History. recognized with South Carolina Historical Markers This publication includes summary information about T as of May 2015 and have important associations National Register properties in South Carolina that are with African American history. More information on these significantly associated with African American history. More and other properties is available at the South Carolina extensive information about many of these properties is Archives and History Center. Many other places in South available in the National Register files at the South Carolina Carolina are important to our African American history and Archives and History Center. Many of the National Register heritage and are eligible for listing in the National Register nominations are also available online, accessible through or recognition with the South Carolina Historical Marker the agency’s website. program. The State Historic Preservation Office at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History welcomes South Carolina Historical Marker Program (HM) questions regarding the listing or marking of other eligible South Carolina Historical Markers recognize and interpret sites. places important to an understanding of South Carolina’s past. The cast-aluminum markers can tell the stories of African Americans have made a vast contribution to buildings and structures that are still standing, or they can the history of South Carolina throughout its over-300-year- commemorate the sites of important historic events or history.
    [Show full text]
  • Drayton Hall: Archaeology at the Privy, 2007
    Drayton Hall: Archaeology at the Privy, 2007 Martha A. Zierden Ronald W. Anthony Archaeological Contributions 40 The Charleston Museum June 2008 Drayton Hall: Archaeology at the Privy, 2007 By Martha A. Zierden And Ronald W. Anthony The Charleston Museum Under the Direction of Carter C. Hudgins Matthew Webster Lynn G. Lewis Drayton Hall, National Trust for Historic Preservation College of Charleston/The Charleston Museum Archaeological Field School 2007 Archaeological Contributions 40 The Charleston Museum June 2008 ii Table of Contents Chapter I: Introduction Exploration of the Privy Building . 2 1980 Exploration of the Privy . 3 Historic Structures Analysis . 5 Plan of Work . 6 Chapter II: Archaeological and Historical Background Site Description . 7 Development of Drayton Hall . 9 Previous Archaeological Research . 14 Chapter III: Fieldwork General Field Methods . 17 Description of Excavated Proveniences. 19 Chapter IV: Analysis of the Materials Laboratory Methods . 35 Analysis . 35 Early 19th Century Proveniences . 37 Late 19th to 20th Century Assemblage . 50 Chapter V: Interpretations Occupational History and Material Culture . 61 Operation of the Privy . 64 Colono Ware . 68 Project Summary . 73 References Cited . 77 iii List of Figures 1. Aerial view of Drayton Hall . 1 2. Views of the privy building . 3 3. Map of 1980 excavations, 2007 excavations . 4 4. Lewis Gibbes sketch of privy . 5 5. U.S.G.S. topographic map, showing Drayton Hall . 7 6. View of Drayton Hall and reflecting pond . 8 7. Charles Drayton’s sketch map . 10 8. Plan of fields and gardens by Charles Drayton . 11 9. Early 20th century view of west lawn . 12 10. Early 20th century view of main house .
    [Show full text]
  • Atlantic Slave Trade Ghana, West Africa and Charleston, Sc Mosaic
    REMEMBERING THE ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE GHANA, WEST AFRICA AND CHARLESTON, SC MOSAIC ORGANIZERS: Prof. Jeremy Ball (History and Africana Studies), Prof. Lynn Johnson (Africana Studies), and Joyce Bylander (Special Asst. to the President for Institutional and Diversity Initiatives) DESCRIPTION: This mosaic will explore the various ways in which the Atlantic Slave Trade is remembered, taught, and memorialized in Ghana, West Africa and Charleston, SC. Students will focus their individual and group research along three research themes: museums, monuments, and cultural memorialization. Student course work on the Atlantic Slave Trade with Professor Jeremy Ball will focus on the significance of the “slave coast” of West Africa. This region incorporated the slave forts of Cape Coast Castle and El Mina – two of the major sites for slave embarkations for the Americas from West Africa from the 16th through the 19th centuries. Given the importance of these sites for the Atlantic Slave Trade and the cultural significance of Ghana as the first country to achieve independence from colonial rule in the mid-twentieth century, we will travel to Ghana for a two-week research trip . Student research – including museum site visits and oral history -- will emphasize the study of memory and memorialization of the slave trade. Student course work with Professor Johnson will focus on representations of the Atlantic Slave trade and African survival in a New World context. Through classroom instruction and a one-week field experience in Charleston, South Carolina, students will discover not only the ways in which the Atlantic Slave Trade is commemorated in one of the major U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • THE MIDDLETON PLACE PRIVY: a STUDY of DISCARD BEHAVIOR and the ARCHEOLOGICAL RECORD by Kenneth E
    University of South Carolina Scholar Commons Archaeology and Anthropology, South Carolina Research Manuscript Series Institute of 8-1981 The iddM leton Place Privy: A Study of Discard Behavior and the Archeological Record Kenneth E. Lewis Helen W. Haskell Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/archanth_books Part of the Anthropology Commons Recommended Citation Lewis, Kenneth E. and Haskell, Helen W., "The iddM leton Place Privy: A Study of Discard Behavior and the Archeological Record" (1981). Research Manuscript Series. 166. https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/archanth_books/166 This Book is brought to you by the Archaeology and Anthropology, South Carolina Institute of at Scholar Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Research Manuscript Series by an authorized administrator of Scholar Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The iddM leton Place Privy: A Study of Discard Behavior and the Archeological Record Keywords Excavations, Ashley River, Middleton Place, Privies, Dorchester County, South Carolina, Archeology Disciplines Anthropology Publisher The outhS Carolina Institute of Archeology and Anthropology--University of South Carolina Comments In USC online Library catalog at: http://www.sc.edu/library/ This book is available at Scholar Commons: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/archanth_books/166 , THE MIDDLETON PLACE PRIVY: A STUDY OF DISCARD BEHAVIOR AND THE ARCHEOLOGICAL RECORD by Kenneth E. Lewis and Helen W. Haskell Research Man~seript Series No. 174 This project was sponsored by the Middleton Place Foundation with the assistance of a grant from the Coastal Plains Regional Commission. Prepared by the INSTITUTE OF ARCHEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY I UNIVERSITY OF SQUTH CAROLINA August 1981 The University of South Carolina offers equal opportunity in its employment, admissions, and educational activities, in accordance with Title I, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other civil rights laws.
    [Show full text]
  • Halifax, Shawn Place of Interview: Mcleod Plantation, James
    Voices of Southern Hospitality: An Oral History Project Interviewee: Halifax, Shawn Place of Interview: McLeod Plantation, James Island, South Carolina Date of Interview: 2018-07-03 Interviewed by: Robbins, Laura Date of Transcription: 2019-03-14 Transcribed by: Estelle Rounsefell Length of Interview: 00:36:45 Keywords and Subject Headings: plantations, historical interpretation, history, museums, Mother Emanuel, cultural tourism, gentrification, historic sites, inclusiveness, interpretation, McLeod Plantation, Gullah-Geechee, locals, tourists, southern hospitality Abstract: The interview begins with Halifax’s background, and how he became an interpreter in Charleston. He talks about the way he has seen different developments in Charleston is industry and tourism, and that they aren’t necessarily bad changes. He mentions the way Charleston has often entertained a romantic notion of the Antebellum South. He thinks there are changes in the ways narratives are being told and interpreted in plantations and house museums, namely that the darker parts of Southern history like slavery are becoming integrated into the regular history for the better. He mentions the way the dynamic between himself, and locals and tourists can sometimes be different due to their knowledge of the area. He discusses his idea of stereotypical southern hospitality, which includes over-the-top fake enthusiasm. Hospitality to him is saying yes ma’m, yes sir, and smiling and acknowledging those you pass on the street. He references a saying he learned growing up about how “southern whites love the individual and hate the group, and northern whites the opposite.” He wants to see intolerant attitudes change in the future, and for Charlestonians to embrace and welcome differences in demographics, ideas, and culture.
    [Show full text]
  • M I D D L E T O N P L A
    Patrick Hall Photography Hall Patrick MMiddleton Place Patrick Hall Photography Hall Patrick P Middleton Place Patrick Hall Photography Hall Patrick Middleton Place, a carefully preserved 18th century plantation and America’s oldest landscaped Gardens, is one of the south’s most enduring icons. The live oaks draped in swags of Spanish moss, a grand house built in 1755, and the beautiful landscape with rolling hills and blooming color, combine to provide a setting of unusual beauty and charm. Enhanced by these surroundings, your wedding at Middleton Place will be enriched with warmth, elegance and attention to every detail. The beautifully unique outdoor venues at historic Middleton Place provide ideal wedding ceremony locations. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a grand affair, Middleton Place will create an event tailored to your specific needs. The exceptional banquet staff at Middleton Place specializes in a variety of creative and delicious Low Country menus. In addition, Charleston’s premier caterer, Duvall Catering & Event Design, offers exceptional cuisine and service. Whether you are planning a rehearsal party oyster roast in the Plantation Stableyards, a bridal luncheon in the Cypress Room or an elegant wedding reception in the Pavilion, Middleton Place will complete an unforgettable plantation experience. Ceremony Sites The Middleton Oak is estimated to be more than 900 years old. With the Ashley River in the background, the unique natural beauty of the ancient oak contrasts with the manicured gardens to offer a place of uncommon magnificence. The Crane Pool overlooks the Mill Pond and the spectacular azalea hillside, adorned in springtime with thousands of colorful azaleas.
    [Show full text]
  • Middleton Place, Route 4, South Carolina Survey of Historic Places
    Theme 3. Development of the English Colonies, 1?00-1?75 Form 10-300 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STATE: (July 1969) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE South Carolina COUNTY: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Dorchester INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER (Type all entries — complete applicable sections) Mlddleton Place AND/OR HISTORIC: Middleton Place STREET AND NUMBER: , , 14 miles NW of Charleston; 10 miles SB of Summte^ill CITY OR TOWN: COUNTY: South Carolina 39. Dorchester CATEGORY ACCESSIBLE t/) OWNERSHIP STATUS (Check One) TO THE PUBLIC z CH District 33 Building Public Public Acquisition: [J) Occupied Yes: o QD Restricted [2 Site Q Structure Private || In Process [| Unoccupied | | Unrestricted D Object Both | | Being Considered Q Preservation work in progress a NO u PRESENT USE (Check One or Afore as Appropriate) Agricultural I | Government X) P<"k I I Transportation Comments a: Commercial | | Industrial U) Private Residence n Other (Specify) Educational G Military I I Religious t/) Entertainment [J] Museum I | Scientific QF PROPSRTY OWNER'S NAME: Charles H.P. Duell in STREET AND NUMBER: UJ Middleton Place, Route 4, u> CITY OR TOWN: STATE: Charleston South Carolina OF LEOAL D SCRtPHON COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC: County Records Office STREET AND NUMBER: CITY OR TOWN: STATE St. George and Charleston South Carolina i* TITLE OF SURVEY: South Carolina Survey of Historic Places (Preliminary) ?t DATE OF SURVEY: Federal State | | County Local DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS: South Carolina Department of Archives and History STREET AND NUMBER: ____1430 Senate Street, Boi 11,188 Capitol Station CITY OR TOWN: STATE: Columbia South Carolina (Check One) Excellent D Good Fair | | Deteriorated II Ruins II Unexposed CONDITION (Check One) (Check One) Altered D Unaltered Moved QB Original Site ESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (if known) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE On a bluff above the Ashley River Henry Middleton constructed his house and developed its spacious gardens.
    [Show full text]
  • Columbia Museum of Art
    PALMETTO TREASURES Explore South Carolina's museums and discover the Treasures of the Palmetto State while you enjoy fine Southern hospitality and natural beauty. In Charleston, the elegance and history of the South Carolina Lowcountry come alive at America's first museum. While traveling the Upcountry, step back in time to an 1850s farm or don your pith helmet for an African safari. Throughout the state, carefully restored historic buildings house many of our local museums. An old market, a railroad depot, ornate commercial buildings and graceful mansions filled with history, natural history, science and art collections await discovery. Wherever you find yourself in South Carolina this year, our Palmetto Treasures are ready to wel­ come you. ~ Prepared by the SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM for the SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF MUSEUMS All museums listed in this guide are institutional members of the South Carolina Federation of Museums. For additional information about these or other museums in the state, please contact: FIELD SERVICES OFFICE South Carolina State Museum P.O. Box 100107, Columbia, SC 29202-3107 (803) 898-4921 or visit our web site: http://www.museum.state.sc.us MUSEUMS PARTICIPATING IN PALMETTO TREASURES South Carolina Map ........ ... .................. .................................................... 24 State Holidays .... .... ... ... ... ... ..... ...... .. ........................................................ 36 SC State Historic Sites .... .... ....... .. ...... .. .... ..................... ........ ...................43
    [Show full text]